Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’ and appoint czar amid calls to regulate technology’s development

CNN
President Trump announced plans to form an AI Force and appoint an AI czar to manage AI development amid regulatory pressures.

Summary

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his plan to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar, drawing parallels to his creation of the Space Force. While he dismissed fears about AI as a hoax, he acknowledged potential risks and stated that existing legal systems can address them. This move comes amid increasing public and political pressure to regulate AI development, with concerns over job displacement and community impacts. Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, have called for government intervention to slow AI growth. Trump emphasized maintaining US leadership over China in AI technology.

(Source:CNN)